Russian designers will develop proposals for the modernization of T-80U tanks that are in service with foreign operators. This is reported by TASS with reference to the General Director of the Machine-Building Company “Omsktransash” (enters the “Uralvagonzavod” concern “Rostech”) Igor Lobova.
According to him, there are proposals for the modernization of T-80U tanks for foreign operators. This work may include replacing the nodes with modern counterparts, which will increase the efficiency of the T-80U. For details on the plans for the modernization of T-80Us are not yet communicated.
Tanks T-80U used by the military of the Republic of Korea and Cyprus. At the disposal of foreign operators over 150 units of T-80U.
T-80 tank has become the development of the T-80 family. The car received a tower with enhanced booking and built-in dynamic protection “Contact-5”. The modernized tank was equipped with a new set of arms management and managed armament complex. Also, the car received a new engine with a capacity of 1250 horsepower. In 1985, the T-80U adopted the USSR sun.